The CountryTe Kowhai beekeeper couple buzzing for mānukaMargaret and Bill Bennett were involved in developing the UMF system for mānuka honey.18 Dec 05:30 PM
The CountryRegional seasonal worker system defended after calls for 'complete overhaul'Is an urgent overhaul of the scheme needed or is it just 'a few bad apples'?18 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryGreens speak on their ' ‘biggest frustration’ - and optimism for 2023The party co-leaders say they are committed to being part of the next Government.12 Dec 06:10 AM
The CountryFieldays 2022: Same, same but different indeedLower visitor numbers offered an opportunity that a big event might not have been able to.06 Dec 09:30 PM
The CountryWin, win, win: Fieldays recognises industry leaders with awardsFieldays Society crowns four Innovation Award winners and three fencing champs.06 Dec 01:30 AM
The CountryPaeroa company addresses nutrient-overloaded waterways with seaweedThe Fieldays innovation hub was the official launch pad for seaweed research on land.05 Dec 05:30 PM
The CountryOpen call for Open Farms hostsOpen Farms initiative seeks more host farmers for national open day on March 12.03 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra’s Miles Hurrell ‘not too concerned’ about ChinaDemand for dairy in China has declined over the last year or so.01 Dec 04:20 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDanone flicks the switch on $30m biomass boiler for Balclutha dairy plantGroup says it is NZ’s first dairy spray drying plant powered exclusively by biomass fuel.25 Nov 04:22 AM
The CountryLions feeding Fieldays for 40 yearsTe Awamutu Lions feed Fieldays to raise funds for community benefit.23 Nov 03:00 AM
The CountryFonterra sells Chilean company SoproleIt will sell its stakes to Gloria Foods.18 Nov 04:15 AM
The CountryResearchers fear effects of milk from hemp-fed cowsConcern over use of cannabis-based feeds in countries where it has been legalised.15 Nov 01:13 AM
The CountryCanterbury A&P Show a ‘huge success’ after 115,000 turn outNumbers exceeded expectations despite the cooler temperatures.12 Nov 11:37 PM
The CountryMinister calls for dispute panel as NZ dairy exporters ‘locked out’ of CanadaNew Zealand had formal talks with Canada over the issue but no resolution was found.07 Nov 12:23 AM
The CountryExpo to look after today's calf and tomorrow's cowThe expo will give farmers knowledge and advice on calf-rearing season.01 Jun 10:39 AM
The CountryLocal Focus: Export plan for Bay cherriesHawke's Bay cherries may be heading overseas. Made with funding from NZ On Air.20 Feb 09:24 PM
The CountryFocus Live: Christopher Luxon live from FieldaysChristopher Luxon live from FieldaysWatch11 Jun 11:18 PM
The CountryLocal Focus: Apple orchards' big leapApple productivity makes a giant leap. Made with funding from NZ On Air.21 Apr 10:35 PM
The CountryLocal Focus: Six-year-old Archie's autistic diet shifts the family farm"Within three days he got his eye contact back". Made with funding from NZ On Air.12 Nov 12:37 AM
The CountryWatch: Sterile pink moths to rescue applesA million sterile codling moths are opening export doors. Made with funding from NZ On Air21 Mar 07:30 PM
The CountryFarm prices fall across New ZealandThe median price per hectare is down to $33,897 in the three months to March, according to REINZ figures.18 Apr 02:16 AM
The CountryThe Kiwi behind that $40m farms saleThe man who became Northland's biggest dairy farmer puts his success down to the skills he gained helping on his father's farm as a child.16 Mar 07:57 PM
The CountryPlan to unleash new rabbit killing virusA new strain of virus that could decrease the number of rabbits by 30 per cent is up for government approval.15 Mar 09:52 PM
The CountryNZ buyer snaps up 10 farmsFarms south of Kaikohe which hit headlines last year when a Chinese firm offered to buy them have now sold to a wealthy New Zealand family.15 Mar 08:24 PM
DairySoutherners snapping up North farmsFarmers from southern provinces are moving to Northland to take advantage of the comparatively cheap dairy farms on offer there, according to real estate agency Bayleys.08 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Recovery's still got a mountain to climbHere we are again, hearts in our mouths, as we watch an international commodity slump knock the shine off New Zealand's economic recovery.07 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Govt needs to change message on tribal dairy debateWhy are dairy prices falling? Well, if you read industry commentary from places like the United States and Europe they know who's to blame. It's us.03 Aug 05:00 PM
DairyFonterra signals Canpac job cutsFonterra is looking at laying off up to 110 workers at its Canpac packing operation, near Hamilton.23 Jul 05:00 PM
DairyNew product added to dairy trade platformFonterra-owned GlobalDairyTrade (GDT) has added another product line and a new participant to its online trading platform.15 Jul 05:00 PM
DairyFonterra deal with UK firm tippedSpeculation is mounting that Fonterra is on the verge of securing a profit-sharing agreement with a British dairy producer.01 Jul 05:00 PM
